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Community Kinders Plus

http://ckp.org.au/

Role: General Board Member Type: Not-for-Profit & Community Organisations Location: Victoria, Frankston City Council
Education
Annual Budget: more than $1,500,000
Number of Paid Staff: more than 100
Number of Volunteers: 5 or fewer
Current Board Size: 4-7
Board Meetings (frequency): every two months
Board Meetings Held: At Night

Area of Expertise Being Sought:
Accounting / Finance / Investment, Advocacy / Government Relations, Business Development / Social Enterprise, Governance, Risk Management, Strategy (Strategic / Succession Planning)

Board Meetings (Mode):
Face-to-face

Targeting:

Payment:
Reimbursement of expenses

Any further information about this vacancy:

Join the Board of CKP as a Non-Executive Director

Lead, Inspire, and Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education

Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is a place-based, not-for-profit early childhood management organisation, providing professional leadership and centralised management of kindergarten services across the Mornington Peninsula Shire, City of Kingston, and City of Frankston. CKP is committed to ensuring high-quality early childhood learning and development for children and families.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Non-Executive Director to join our Board. This voluntary role offers an opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of a highly respected not-for-profit organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of children and communities.

Key Responsibilities

As a CKP Board Director, you will:

  • Oversee CKP’s strategic direction, governance, and risk management.
  • Ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
  • Support financial sustainability and operational excellence.
  • Provide guidance in areas such as business strategy, finance, risk, and compliance.
  • Advocate for high-quality early childhood education and uphold CKP’s purpose.

Skills & Experience

We are particularly seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Early childhood education
  • Business and financial acumen
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Not-for-profit experience
  • Experience in a social services agency
  • Local government
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Strong financial acumen

CKP is committed to fostering diversity on our Board, ensuring a mix of perspectives, experiences, and skills that reflect the communities we serve.

Commitment

This is a voluntary position, requiring attendance at:

  • Bi-monthly Board meetings (Frankston or local kindergarten)
  • Occasional teleconferences as needed
  • An annual CKP Strategic Conference (1-2 days)
  • The Annual General Meeting (held in May)
  • Average 4-6 hours commitment per month

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, please contact our Chair of the Board, Donna Jones at chair@ckp.org.au.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, First Nations people, and those living in rural, regional, or metropolitan areas.

Help us shape the future of early childhood education—join CKP today!

Community Kinders Plus (CKP) is committed to being a child-safe organisation. We put children’s safety and well-being at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. Everyone at CKP staff contributes to maintaining our child-safe culture and ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in our services and programs. CKP has a zero tolerance for harm or abuse of children

 

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